edit: virtual box is also set to run as an admin, so i dont understand the errorFailed to install the Extension Pack C:/Users/nothingtoseehere/Downloads/Oracle_VM_VirtualBox_Extension_Pack-5.2.18.vbox-extpack.
The installer failed with exit code 1: VBoxExtPackHelperApp.exe: error: Membership in the Administrators group is required to perform this action.
Result Code: E_FAIL (0x80004005)
Component: ExtPackManagerWrap
Interface: IExtPackManager {edba9d10-45d8-b440-1712-46ac0c9bc4c5}
Vrtual Box Extension Pack not Installing
Vrtual Box Extension Pack not Installing
Hi, I'm running windows 10 as host, and vbox v5.2.18, and I am trying to install the extension pack, but it keeps outputting this damn error:
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Re: Vrtual Box Extension Pack not Installing
Uninstall, don't simply disable, any 3rd party antivirus/nanny/protection software. All of them!
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Re: Vrtual Box Extension Pack not Installing
Sorry, which one do I uninstall? Virtual box itself or just the extension.
and if i uninstall, will I lose my virtual machines?
and if i uninstall, will I lose my virtual machines?
Re: Vrtual Box Extension Pack not Installing
never mind, thanks for the help mate!
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Re: Vrtual Box Extension Pack not Installing
Does this mean it worked? If yes, do you know who the culprit was?rootman42 wrote:thanks for the help
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